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Definitions of respiration

noun
the air that is inhaled and exhaled in respiration

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air
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
noun
a slight movement of the air

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type of:
brise
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
noun
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

synonyms: expiration

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expiration
the act of expelling air from the lungs

aspiration, inhalation
the act of inhaling; the drawing in of air (or other gases) as in breathing

souffle
breath

type of:
fonction organique
an organic process that takes place in the body
noun
the act of expelling air from the lungs

synonyms: expiration

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souffle
breath

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expiration
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
noun
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation

synonyms: expiration, inhalation

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respiration artificielle
an emergency procedure whereby breathing is maintained artificially

type of:
fonction organique
an organic process that takes place in the body

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